Aug 23 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Washington Sq S and Washington Sq E and hit a 31-year-old woman on an e-bike. She suffered an arm abrasion and stayed conscious. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver.

At Washington Sq S at Washington Sq E in Manhattan, the driver of a sedan made a left turn and hit a woman riding an e-bike. She is 31. She suffered an arm abrasion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and an e-bike traveling east, and the driver was making a left turn at 6:03 p.m. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver. The e-bike had front-end damage. The sedan showed damage to the left front quarter panel. The record lists the driver as licensed. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Aug 22 - Two drivers changed lanes on West Street and sideswiped at West 12th. A 54-year-old woman in the right rear suffered neck pain and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.

Two northbound drivers on West Street changed lanes and sideswiped at West 12th Street. The right-rear passenger, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and complained of whiplash; she was reported in shock. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both vehicles. Police records list both vehicles' pre-crash action as changing lanes and note impacts to quarter panels and doors consistent with a lane-change sideswipe. Vehicle records show one SUV with right-side door damage and the other with left-rear impact. The report records driver inattention as the cited error. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Aug 18 - A southbound taxi struck a southbound moped making a right turn at Hudson and W 14th. The moped driver, 35, was ejected and suffered a head injury. A passenger was also involved. Police cited traffic-control disregard.

A taxi driver traveling south on Hudson Street struck a southbound moped that was making a right turn at West 14th Street. The moped driver, 35, was ejected and sustained a head injury; a pillion passenger was also involved. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Other Vehicular." The report's persons section lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Turning Improperly. The taxi had front-end damage; the moped showed center-front damage. The report notes the moped driver wore no safety equipment; a passenger is marked Helmet (Motorcycle Only) after the cited driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Aug 18 - The driver of a moped struck a northbound e‑bike rider on Avenue of the Americas at W 4 St. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and injured, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver of a moped, traveling south, struck a northbound e‑bike rider near W 4 St in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. He remained conscious. Vehicle records show the moped sustained left-front bumper damage and a parked truck on the block had center back-end damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the recorded error by the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837068 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Aug 18 - A 53-year-old man on a bicycle was injured on Hudson at Bank after contact with another unit. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience." He suffered knee and lower-leg contusions and was listed injured.

A 53-year-old bicyclist was injured on Hudson Street at Bank Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The cyclist held a permit. The bike was traveling south and had center-front impact. The driver of the other unit was traveling north and had right-front quarter-panel contact. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and a contusion and was listed injured. Police list Driver Inexperience as the sole recorded contributing factor. The report records no other contributing factors and no vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Aug 14 - An SUV rolled west on West 3rd. The left front bumper hit a westbound cyclist at LaGuardia Place. The rider went down. Hurt. Bleeding arm. Driver inattention ruled the scene.

A westbound SUV hit a westbound bicyclist at W 3 St and LaGuardia Pl in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 50-year-old man, was injured with an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The SUV’s left front bumper made contact. Both vehicles were reported going straight. These facts point to driver error at the moment of impact. The data lists no contributing factors for the cyclist before noting “None” for safety equipment, which follows the primary driver error. No other injuries were recorded for the SUV’s occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Aug 13 - A westbound bike flew down LaGuardia Place and hit a woman in the crosswalk at West 3rd. She went down hard. Hip injury. The rider’s front end took her. Unsafe speed ruled the moment.

A bicyclist traveling west on West 3rd Street at LaGuardia Place struck a 43-year-old woman walking at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the bicyclist. The pedestrian’s action is recorded as Crossing Against Signal, noted after the rider’s listed errors. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.

• DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08

Aug 6 - A carriage horse named Lady collapsed and died on a Manhattan street. Workers hauled her body away. Advocates demand change. The city investigates. The fight over horse-drawn carriages grows louder.

CBS New York (2025-08-06) reports a 15-year-old carriage horse, Lady, collapsed and died at 51st Street and 11th Avenue. The city's Department of Health is investigating. The incident reignited calls for Ryder's Law, which would phase out horse-drawn carriages. Councilman Marte said, "We have animals dying because they're being overworked in the heat." The union claims horses pass annual vet checks and follow temperature rules, but critics dispute this. The case highlights ongoing debate over the safety and future of horse-drawn carriages in New York City.

• Carriage Horse Dies, Sparks Ryder's Law Push, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-06

Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.

CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.

• Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04

Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.

New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.

• City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29

Jul 27 - A 19-year-old cyclist crashed on West Street at Horatio. He broke his neck. No motor vehicles were involved, police said. He was riding north when he went down.

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was hurt on West Street near Horatio Street in Manhattan. He was riding north and crashed while going straight. He suffered a fractured and dislocated neck. According to the police report, no motor vehicles were involved. The report lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the bicyclist. Police logged the crash at 5:40 p.m. in the 6th Precinct. The crash occurred in ZIP 10014. The case was recorded under collision ID 4832428.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.

• Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27

Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.

ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.

• Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port, ABC7, Published 2025-07-24

Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.

• Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-22

Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. The driver and passenger ran but police caught them. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. The city mourns.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into a Bowery plaza at 7:30am. The car killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok’s brother: “This is not a car accident. They committed a crime, and they tried to get away from the police because they're reckless.” The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed chases and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. A memorial now stands for the victims.

• Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-21

Jul 20 - Taxi struck a 19-year-old woman at Bleecker and Thompson. She suffered leg abrasions. Police cite failure to yield. Shock followed. The street stayed quiet. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.

A taxi hit a 19-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Bleecker Street and Thompson Street in Manhattan. She was getting on or off a vehicle when struck, suffering abrasions to her lower leg and foot and experiencing shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver’s error is clear in the data. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants. The report does not list helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The toll fell on the pedestrian. The street remained unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828837 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

• Cyclist and Pedestrian Killed After Vehicle Jumps Curb in Manhattan, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-20

Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.

Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.

• Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-19

Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.

• Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-17